ICYMI: March 4th

03-04-2014 5:00 AM

Hi. It’s me, Kathrina McAfee, managing editor for Beauty That Counts. Last year, Mary Kay's Chief Marketing Officer Sheryl Adkins-Green wrote about using the day of March 4th as a springboard to stop procrastinating. I’m reposting it today as a reminder to us about setting goals and fulfilling our dreams. Nelson Mandela said it best, “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” Hope this great post from Sheryl inspires you as much as it inspired me.

This is your day to March Forth!

Folks who know me well know that I believe that the time to do something is always now. We should never wait until tomorrow to pursue the dreams that live in our hearts today. Too often we miss opportunities because we are more focused on waiting for the perfect day and moment instead of seizing all that today has to offer.

So while I don’t believe in perfect days, I can’t ignore the calendar. It is March 4th. Whether you see the date on TV, on your smart phone, or on your computer, the message is the same. Today is the day for you to MARCH FORTH!

We’re familiar with the word forth meaning to move onward or outward in place or space, but the definition also includes coming out from concealment or inaction.

One of the most powerful pieces of advice I received came from my friend Valorie Burton. Valorie is an accomplished author, life coach and speaker. She wrote, “Procrastination is one of the most effective and consistent thieves of untapped potential.”

This is the perfect day to delete excuses and insert effort behind your talents. Don't let your goals intimidate you. Every step forward is progress. Thomas Edison once said, "If we did all the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves."

And always keep in mind that even what you may see as your worst can outshine someone else’s best. But you can’t maximize your potential if you don’t take the first step and march forth.

Comments

Such a great opportunity to check in on goals and aspirations for the year. March FORTH!!!

Jennifer Cook
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on 03-04-2014 11:04 AM

Always great advice. Let's astound ourselves this year with what we can achieve!

Gail
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on 03-04-2014 11:06 AM

This is a great blog to repost! This should be an annual tradition. Very inspiring!

Carolyn Martin
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on 03-04-2014 12:46 PM

Thank you for the encouragement and the reminder! This post has reenergized me to keep pursuing my dreams!

Patricia Madigan
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on 03-04-2014 1:10 PM

Beautiful reminder to us all. Thanks for sharing! I'm inspired to get something accomplished (in both my professional and personal life) and March Forth!

Luz Angelica Monohan
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on 03-04-2014 1:56 PM

I love today's blog! I'll be printing the Three Simple Rules in Life and I'll be sticking them next to my computer. Thank you.

Charlotte Mcgee
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on 03-04-2014 2:49 PM

This is so true it is time to just get out there and go do what you know you can accomplish now. So many things have gotten in the way like my husband being sick and my children and the weather. Now I am ready to march forth and begin and continue my journey. I am not letting negative people or so called friends get in the way of my journey. I now know where I am going and with my Faith and with God all things are possible.

Heather Hvidsten
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on 03-04-2014 3:12 PM

I love the quotes and imagery. So fun and inspiring. Thanks for posting.

Charlondra
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on 03-04-2014 3:18 PM

I needed this today! Thank you!

Ella Brooks
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on 03-04-2014 3:24 PM

Very encouraging. Procrastination is my worse ememy. Today I wll March Forth to finishing my Star Quarter goals and decluttering my office and moving out of my comfort zone... Just reminds me; How do you eat an elephant? One Bite At A Time!!

Naomi Buerkle
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on 03-04-2014 3:30 PM

Very inspiring!!! Thank you, I needed this!!!!

Gale Hollis
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on 03-04-2014 3:33 PM

Beautifully well written! I agree! Thank you for the inspiration today!

Margie
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on 03-04-2014 3:37 PM

LOVED the message of encouragement. I am Marching Forth!!! Four months till year end.

Traci Elder
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on 03-04-2014 4:23 PM

Love this Post! So glad it was reposted, it has definitely given me inspiration to March Forth and continue to strive for my goals.

Tan Alexander
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on 03-04-2014 4:24 PM

Love the statement...."Don't let your goals intimidate you".

Mariela
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on 03-04-2014 4:28 PM

I love THE THREE SIMPLE RULES, THANKS FOR JOIN WITH US.

Glenda A Byrd
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on 03-04-2014 4:35 PM

I'm putting these rules on my wall!

Thank you

Joyce
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on 03-04-2014 5:52 PM

Very encouraging and uplifting. March 4th will be everyday.

Thank you for sharing.

Lacreasia
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on 03-04-2014 6:18 PM

This is awesome - thank you so much for reposting!! It's time I March Forth!!

Thanks again!

Shalaunda
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on 03-04-2014 7:05 PM

Yes, this will make a great piece of wall art in my office. Thank you!!!!

Beth Ramirez
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on 03-04-2014 7:11 PM

Where to start? Needed ALL of this NOW!! Procrastination is my BIGGEST fault & enemy. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED ALL the analogies & encouraging words. Need to springboard my MK Business & personal life. Will be printing ALL of this to look @ every day. Thank you for reposting & adding your own words & quotes. Mary Kay has THE BEST support staff. Thank you for ALWAYS encouraging us & having our backs!!

Tori Shaw
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on 03-04-2014 7:41 PM

Awesome! Thank you for the encouraging words.

orsa pinto
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on 03-04-2014 8:28 PM

Thanks. it is the problem that I have I will save these rules

Angela Nash
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on 03-04-2014 8:39 PM

Just joined Mary Kay and I love it. Strong women encouraging one another to have a fufilled life. When your priorities are right everything else falls in line. Im blessed to have this opportunity. March Forth ladies

Loretta Knutson
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on 03-04-2014 9:03 PM

Great words. I used to procrastinated and now I have March Forth!!

Pam Fraling
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on 03-04-2014 9:29 PM

I like the metaphor "March Forth" (4th) It speaks volumes.

Jennifer
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on 03-04-2014 9:31 PM

Amazing. I loved this article and I am marching 4th...

Lucia Bennett
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on 03-04-2014 9:58 PM

"AWESOME"

Charlotte Moore
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on 03-04-2014 10:19 PM

This is awesome thanks a lot for reposting. Its time that I March forth

Donna Smith
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on 03-05-2014 12:09 AM

Wise, wonderful - Thank you!

Patrice McCoy
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on 03-05-2014 6:44 AM

Loved this and I will take one step forward.

Lisa Bonadonna-Madden
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on 03-05-2014 8:49 AM

This is the first time checking out a blog on MK. Wow, I am glad I did. I will have to make this a habit!

Mistye Roche'
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on 03-05-2014 9:09 AM

Thank you! I NEEDED this TODAY!

Helen
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on 03-05-2014 9:22 AM

Great article to me and everyone!!!

Every month has Forth and thus, I can keep moving onward :))

Annette Hamner
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on 03-05-2014 9:38 AM

Great post. Astounding yes astounding

Elba Rivera
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on 03-05-2014 10:34 AM

What an awesome message. Thanks for re-posting this message. I needed this today. :)

Kelle Cash
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on 03-05-2014 11:22 AM

Awesome message! Thanks for reposting!! It inspires me!! I have committed to becoming a Wall to Wall Leader!!!! Time to March Forth!!!! : )

Linda lu Wayerski
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on 03-05-2014 12:33 PM

Wow , thank you !! The simplicity of it all

March Forth ....

Thank You

Wow

Muteeat 'Tutu Ogungbenro
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on 03-05-2014 1:28 PM

So inspiring !

Thank you . Yes I am marching forth !

Lynda Jackson
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on 03-05-2014 2:32 PM

Sheryl,

How Clever! March forth! I love the 3 simply rules of life!!!!!

Thanks,

Lynda Jackson SrNSD

Natashia Paul
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on 03-05-2014 2:54 PM

The "three simple rule" mantra is very true!!!!! I have quite a few ladies at my job, but I am a bit timid to ask after a few of them shot me down about hosting a party or even doing a facial. I am fairly new in the business, and today I took the simple rule #2 and one of the ladies said she wants to host a party to support me. After that, I decided to share my business with another young lady at my job, and it turns out that she needed to refill her products. She does not have a Mary Kay consultant and she was so excited to know that I sold Mary Kay products. Thank you for those inspiring thoughts that lit a fire under me to ASK. :-)

Thank you

Natashia Paul

Senior Consultant :)

Amy Ahrens
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on 03-05-2014 4:20 PM

Needed these words of encouragement & inspiration today!

Thank You!

Mellissa Hudson, NC
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on 03-05-2014 8:28 PM

Wise Words of Wisdom! Thanx Luv All three quotes!! Amazing

Barbara Yerdon
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on 03-05-2014 9:49 PM

Thank you for this post! I love this! I'm writing them on sticky notes and putting them on my bathroom mirror!

Debra Mars
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on 03-05-2014 10:32 PM

Simplistically powerful; love it!

Lynda Phillips
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on 03-05-2014 10:50 PM

So-o-o true. I am making this into a poster and sending it to all of my consultants with your name as author. Thanks for the words of encouragement.

Darla Lewis
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on 03-06-2014 12:34 AM

Just now checking out the news and ran across this blog. Interestingly, I used the #2 rule on the 4th! Now to commit the other two to memory..... :)

Jan Zelein
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on 03-06-2014 4:58 AM

How true! It is just a matter of thinking with a passion for something more in your life! God has planted the seed in us for more....so lets go get it!!!

Mae Marshall
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on 03-06-2014 9:11 AM

Thank you, Sheryl for your rejuvenating message! I really needed to read it and continue to march forth!.

Be Blessed!

Patricia Constable
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on 03-06-2014 9:58 AM

I am the worst procrastinator there ever was. I have set a goal to March forth as I stop my procrastination I have a long journey ahead of me with god holding my right hand I know I will be able to finish this goal.

Nayma Caraballo
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on 03-06-2014 3:38 PM

YES IS SO TRUE TODAY IS THE DAY THAT WE MOST ACT.BECAUSSE IS ONLY THAT WE HAVE.WE DONT HAVE TIME TO LOSE .I LOVE TO SERVE PEOPLE HELPPING TO CREATE A BEAUTIFULL FACE EVERY DAY AND EVERY NIGHT .I WOULD LIKE TO DO THIS FOR ALL WORLD.THE PEOPLE MOST HAVE A BEAUTIFULL IMAGE AND ACTITID TO GO ON TO THEY DREAMS.WE MOST ACT TODAY....THANKS

Terry Lynn
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on 03-07-2014 2:05 AM

Patricia,

Not sure about that I think I probably had you beat on procrastination. I'm trying my best this past month to stop and step out of my comfort zone to do more. Ask more, push more, introduce more to Mary Kay.

Denise Basden
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on 03-07-2014 2:28 PM

Well said!

Ps-I'm a director in Frisco and have lost touch with your sister. Please tell her my daughter and I miss her beautiful smile and fun personality. Would love to reconnect!

Patsy
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on 03-07-2014 3:41 PM

OMGosh I need this. Perhaps I'll adopt it for the fourth of every month! Thanks.

janice Harrell
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on 03-08-2014 9:48 AM

I am a new sales Director trying to director my team and I just love these comments. Thank you for the words of wisdom

Beverly Cox
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on 03-08-2014 11:15 AM

This is all true. Great inspiration

Carmela J Pointer
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on 03-10-2014 9:09 AM

I have been stepping out of my comfort zone since Seminar 2013! I loved this post! Thank You, Cheryl!

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